Dennis Lu, MD
NPI 1700875150 · Specialist · Plattsburgh, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dennis Lu, MD is a Specialist provider in Plattsburgh, NY (NPI 1700875150).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700875150
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 1,146 | 466 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 914 | 407 |
| Latanoprost | 140 | 52 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 108 | 52 |
| Timolol Maleate | 87 | 41 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 60 | 34 |
| Cyclosporine | 52 | 17 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$42 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-18
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dennis Lu's NPI number?
- Dennis Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700875150, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dennis Lu's specialty?
- Dennis Lu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Dennis Lu located?
- Dennis Lu's practice location on file with NPPES is 450 Margaret St, Plattsburgh, NY 12901-1755.
- What is Dennis Lu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dennis Lu is (518) 566-2020.
- Does Dennis Lu accept Medicare?
- Dennis Lu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dennis Lu's NPI active?
- Yes — Dennis Lu's NPI (1700875150) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.